National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH)
For school leaders who are, or are aspiring to be, a headteacher, Principal or head of school with responsibility for leading a school.
Factfile ​
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Duration: 18 Months
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Modules: 4 (each 12 weeks study time)
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Face to Face and Webinar Hours: 32 hours for whole course
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Online Learning Hours: 53 hours for whole course (1-2 hours per week)
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Coaching Hours: 6 hours for whole course
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Assessment: Summative case study at the end of the course
Cost: AED 11,500 + VAT
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Our content is developed by school leaders and domain specialists. We utilise a strong evidence base to provide materials designed to enhance your knowledge and skill.
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Our programmes are expertly facilitated by experienced school and HEI leaders who contextualise the materials to respond to your local context.
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You’ll access an excellent online learning platform, making your learning accessible anytime, anywhere.
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We provide a personal, friendly and professional service.
How will I study?
Our courses offer a blend of approaches to study:
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Face to face facilitated workshops
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Online facilitated live webinars
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Online study, including engagement with research, opportunities to tackle scenarios, individually reflect and collectively contribute to discussion activities
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Work with a coach
What will I study?
This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make evidence informed decisions about school leadership. You will be confident in leading others to develop their practice, and skilled at implementing sustainable change across a range of areas like classroom practice, behaviour and culture, organisational management and working in partnership with others.
Modules
The course is comprised of four modules over 18 months. Each module lasts 12 weeks. The modules cover all of the ‘learn that and learn how to’ statements from the NPQ Headship Framework Document.
Module 1: Teaching, Curriculum and Assessment
Module 2: Behaviour, Additional and SEND
Module 3: Organisational management, Working in Partnership, and Governance and Accountability
Module 4: Professional Development and Implementation
What is it like to do this course?
“The NPQ learning has significantly deepened my understanding of effective teaching strategies and educational leadership. This has inculcated a culture of reflection, I'm now more adept at evaluating my teaching practices. The programs holistic approach to leadership and teaching has definitely broadened my perspectives...”
NPQ Participant, October 2023
How will I be assessed?
There are two success criteria for the course:
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Participation in at least 90% of the course
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Successfully pass the summative case study assessment
The summative assessment requires you to answer three questions in response to a case study. The assessment windows are set at the start of your course and there is an 8-day period to complete the assessment.
How do I apply?
To start your application, visit {hyperlink to contact form}.
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